Ireland among most religious countries in western Europe, survey published by bishops finds

Republic has one of the lowest proportions of adults reporting they had no religion, at 32 per cent

4 Mar, 07:26 — 4 Mar, 12:02

Low (19/100)

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Why this matters

This survey, published by the Irish bishops, indicates a high level of religious adherence in Ireland compared to other Western European nations. The findings are significant in a country historically known for its strong Catholic identity, prompting reflection on evolving societal religious practices and beliefs.

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Key entities

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Coverage Timeline

First report: irish-times · 4 Mar, 07:26|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 5h|Window: 5h

irish-times4 Mar, 07:26First to report